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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · 11d

I do not think it is fair for mosquitoes to target me in my own home. Like vampires or the cops, they should need to be invited in.

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · 15d

Another episode of Heavyweight for you to listen to and hopefully enjoy.

Heavyweight @heavyweight.bsky.social · 15d

Hello. Today, we have a new episode: The Messenger. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · 22d

It feels very surreal & very lucky to be back with a new season of Heavyweight after two years. I hope you enjoy.

Heavyweight @heavyweight.bsky.social · 22d

And we're back. Today, a new episode of Heavyweight: Etta. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

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Heavyweight @heavyweight.bsky.social · Sep 4

The new season begins September 18. Here's a look at what's to come. omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

Trailer: Heavyweight Season 9 - Heavyweight

A look at what’s to come this season. Heavyweight returns on September 18. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Pushkin+ subscribers can get all episodes ad-free! Sign up on the Heavyweight Apple s...

omny.fm

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Heavyweight @heavyweight.bsky.social · Aug 20

An honor to be number 6! on this poll of the 100 Greatest Podcasts of All Time. Really makes us feel respected by our peers.
www.leftofdialmedia.com/essential-li...

Essential Listening Poll - The 100 Greatest Podcasts of All Time — Left of Dial Media

The 100 Greatest Podcasts of All Time

www.leftofdialmedia.com

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Aug 8

ur girl is texting too much about the New York Liberty because my phone has started correcting “jk” to “JJ”

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 29

YOU, MAYBE: I love getting letters in the mail!

ME, MOST CERTAINLY: I will write a personalized letter to anyone who donates to the Sameer Project!

email me a screenshot of your donation along with your address: kalila.holt@gmail

chuffed.org/project/1132...

South Gaza: Tents, Food & Water

**With Famine on the rise, we will significantly lower tent purchases and focus on food (rice and bread) and water over the next couple of weeks**

chuffed.org

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Helen Rosner @hels.bsky.social · Jul 27

I think if you’re new to speaking out for the people of Gaza & Palestine, your first job is to speak out for them loudly & clearly — and your next job is to clean up your share of mess from your years of silence or defensiveness.

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 26

I couldn’t be an umpire cuz I’d flinch every time a pitch was thrown. Also probably cuz of sexism or whatever

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C.H. Romatowski @romatowski.bsky.social · Jul 25

Win-win proposition here: do some good and get some bona fide, handwritten mail from @heavyweight.bsky.social’s Kalila Holt (can confirm, as charming as you imagine!!)

Photo of a notecard and envelope on a wooden table. The card has a blue and yellow tea cup illustration.

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 25

💕💕💕

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 23

Aw, thank you!!

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 23

thank you!!

Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 23

I am a petty person who loves to be recognized on lists by major publications

Heavyweight @heavyweight.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thanks to Time for including us among "The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time." A real honor. time.com/collections/...

The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time

From pop culture and history to sports and more, these are the best podcasts ever made.

time.com

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 20

ah thank you so much! and I haven’t! will listen

Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 17

I had the HONOR of interviewing the co-creator of one of my favorite shows ever. Truly a joy and a treat

Heavyweight @heavyweight.bsky.social · Jul 17

For our penultimate Heavyweight encore, we’re joined by Pen15 co-creator Anna Konkle to revisit last season’s junior high drama — #53: Leif.

And for more, head over to Pushkin+, where you can subscribe to hear an extended cut of Kalila’s conversation with Anna.

omny.fm/shows/heavyw...

2025 Update: Leif + A Conversation with Anna Konkle - Heavyweight

For our penultimate Heavyweight encore, we’re joined by Pen15 co-creator Anna Konkle to revisit last season’s junior high drama — #53: Leif. On Valentine’s Day in junior high, Leif was supposed to as...

omny.fm

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 15

I have sagely been informed that bluesky DMs maybe cannot handle a screenshot so feel free to email me instead! kalila.holt@gmail

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 15

Ooh v good point, yes! Send em to kalila.holt@gmail

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 15

I could say a lot about how angry & sad I am, but for now I'll just say direct, on-the-ground aid is more important than ever! I hope you'll donate.

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 15

hello! would you like me to write you a fun lil letter? a nice lil pen pal letter just for you? donate to the sameer project, and then DM me your address along with a screenshot showing your donation.

chuffed.org/project/1132...

South Gaza: Tents, Food & Water

**With Famine on the rise, we will significantly lower tent purchases and focus on food (rice and bread) and water over the next couple of weeks**

chuffed.org

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jul 7

Ah thank you so much!!

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jun 15

you’re constantly having to come up with new gifts in this life, it’s too much (I mean like for Father’s Day. but also metaphorically I guess)

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · Jun 2

A local NYC PSA: there is a Mexican restaurant in Bed-Stuy I love called Penelope’s (formerly Martha’s) but for some reason it is always EMPTY and I’m terrified they’re going to close, please go enjoy the food at Penelope Martha’s

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · May 22

my haters will be devastated to hear that I’m back on the radio*
(*internet streaming)

Heavyweight @heavyweight.bsky.social · May 22

Today, a new episode: In her year off, Stevie had a lot of time to wait on hold. And Kalila took a hard look at not wanting to be looked at. open.spotify.com/episode/480w...

Heavyweight Short: Returns and Reformers

Heavyweight · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Kalila Holt @kalilaholt.bsky.social · May 17

Friday night, time to get drunk and pay my credit card bill

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